Parking near Sarria?

[Becky 59]

Is anyone aware of any place to park a car near Sarria, or anywhere between Sarria and Santiago? We have a rental car that we will use after the Camino for additional travel, and used before to travel from a wedding... Any suggestions are appreciated. (I feel guilty for asking this, but check out my thread about my shattered ankle and you may understand why I want to do the last 100 km).

 

[Tincatinker]

There is no 'secure' parking in Sarria that I am aware of or that a Google search will expose to the worlds gaze. There are plenty of kerb-sides. Your rental company might be able to advise. Parking kerb-side don't leave anything of value or none in sight, in fact don't leave anything in the vehicle - most hire cars are obvious piggy banks to predators.

The alternative is to close down your rental. Enjoy your walk and pick up another car. Paying hire charges for 5 - 6 days while walking seems a tad perverse to me. As does paying a hotel I'm not sleeping in to look after someone else's car.

 

[Becky 59]

Because we have a longer trip including more than just our time on the Camino, we have a deal on a leased car that made sense even considering the days we are walking. We did find a parking spot way out of the way from most traffic but near the Camino route, I will keep quiet about it so it does not become known (and thus target).

 

[Tincatinker]

Buen camino, and happy parking.

Perhaps when your vehicle has moved on you could share that location. There aren't many predators on the forum. We sit on 'em

 

[Becky 59]

Update on parking. We left our car at the parking area in front of the monestary and alberge at the top of the hill in Sarria, just for 3 days. Then while staying in Gonzar at Casa Garcia, the gal running the bar and reception let us leave the car in the cow field for the rest of our Camino! I love that the Camino provides....